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Stairs
• Always ask for help.
• Flip up the anti-tip stabilisers.
• Ascending: With the wheelchair facing
backwards.
• Descending: With the wheelchair
facing forwards.
• Never use an escalator, even with a
helper present.
Travelling uphill
• Lean your body forwards to correct
the centre of gravity.
- Check your speed using the handrims, not the brakes!
- Always travel up/down as directly as possible.
- If you are unsure, ask for help.
Kerbs
• Flip up the anti-tip stabilisers.
• If you are unsure, ask for help.
• Up/Low kerb: Back up, take a
strong grip and lean your upper
body over your thighs.
• Down/Low kerb: Back up carefully
and lean your upper body over
your thighs.
Travelling downhill
• Lean your body back to correct
the centre of gravity.
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